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Powerline adapters and wifi extenders not showing up in network map
I have two Powerline kits on my LAN (a Powerline 200 adapter and wifi extender and a Powerline 500 adapter and wifi extender) but only the Powerline 200 shows up on my network map when using the Netg...
I have two XAV5601 and one XAV5501 adaptors all on the same network, and they work fine. However, the Powerline Utility D 3.1.0.4 only ever shows two adaptors even when all three are switched on and working. Please can you explain why this is?
LeckyNeil wrote:
Please can you explain why this is?
Not really. What you want to do with the Powerline utility?
It is effectively dead. (Your plugs are also pretty old.) It doesn't even support newer models.
If I want to do anything with the plugs, which is not much. (They are just plugged in and doing their stuff.) I use the desktop genie program.
Powerline Network Map
For fancy moves, I might dig out one of the programs from alternative brands, ZyXel or devolo. But, like I said, what is there to do?
Thank you for your rapid reply.
I didn't know about the Genie software, I will try that.
The Powerline Utility was originally useful in checking whether the network was working as it should. This was with just two adaptors.
I just thought there may be a technical reason why the software could not see any more than two adaptors.
Thanks again.
LeckyNeil wrote:
I just thought there may be a technical reason why the software could not see any more than two adaptors.
Just poorly designed and orphaned software.
Powerline is effectively a generic technology. Netgear doesn't take it seriously. A bit shortsighted given the benefits that Powerline can bring to other devices.
It certainly is phenomenal the way the adaptors work with my Virgin fibre optic broadband and Humax recorders. There is never ever any signal drop out even in HD. I can also transfer recordings to my computers in no time, far quicker than USB 3.